30 Questions
What is the maximum number of players allowed on each volleyball team?
Six players
How does a rally in volleyball begin?
By serving the ball over the net
When did volleyball become a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games?
Tokyo 1964
What is the maximum number of times a team may touch the ball to return it to the other side of the court?
Three times
What is an attack in volleyball?
An attempt to direct the ball back over the net
What are some common faults in volleyball?
Causing the ball to touch the ground or floor outside the opponents' court, catching and throwing the ball, double hit, four consecutive contacts by the same team, net foul, and foot fault.
What happens when a team wins a rally in volleyball?
They are awarded a point and serve the ball to start the next rally
Who is credited with creating the game of Mintonette?
William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
What was the original name of the game of volleyball?
Mintonette
What were the dimensions of the court according to the first rules of volleyball?
25 ft × 50 ft (7.6 m × 15.2 m)
What athletic skill is emphasized in volleyball due to plays like spiking and blocking?
Vertical jump
What was the original name for volleyball before it became known as such?
Volley ball (spelled as two words: 'volley ball')
In which city was basketball invented just ten miles away from where the game of Mintonette was created?
Springfield, Massachusetts
What are some of the consistent techniques that have evolved in volleyball?
Spiking, blocking, passing, setting, specialized player positions, and offensive and defensive structures.
What was the original height of the net according to the first rules of volleyball?
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) high
What was the intended playing environment for the game of Mintonette?
Preferably indoors
How many players are there in each team in volleyball?
Six players
What is the primary objective of a team in volleyball?
To stop the ball from touching the ground within their court
How many times can individual players consecutively touch the ball in volleyball?
Twice
What is the consequence of a team failing to return the ball over the net in volleyball?
They lose a point
What occurs when a team wins a rally in volleyball?
They are awarded a point and serve to start the next rally
In which year did volleyball become a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games?
1964
What is considered a net foul in volleyball?
Touching the net during play
Which athletic skill is emphasized in volleyball due to plays like spiking and blocking?
Vertical jump
What was the original name of the game of volleyball?
Mintonette
What was the intended playing environment for the game of Mintonette?
Indoors
What did William G. Morgan create as a pastime to be played indoors?
Mintonette
Which fault occurs when the ball is caught and thrown in volleyball?
Catching and throwing the ball
What is the height of the net according to the first rules of volleyball?
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Which sports contributed to the characteristics of Mintonette, later known as volleyball?
Baseball, tennis and handball
Test your knowledge of volleyball rules, history, and gameplay with this quiz. From serving to scoring, this quiz covers everything you need to know about this popular team sport that has been a part of the Summer Olympic Games since Tokyo 1964.
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